This is a perfect coffee table read ; one to dip into from time to time.
The format is obituaries published by various authors in The Times. The result is a wide range of writing styles, sensitively and respectfully written.
This is an excellent book for those wishing to sample the Great Lives, perhaps with a view to whetting the appetite for more complete biographies.
This is a book I keep going back to, both for information and for pleasure. It is very readable, whether starting at the beginning or just dipping into.
I especially like the timelines which put the monarchs into social and political context, and also the way their character and personality is brought out.
Interesting book, but sadly not as much input from MJ himself as i would have hoped. Covers his career but not in too much detail, and also covers Jordan brand, which may be very interesting for some..
Take no notice of Thomas from Norway - this is a fabulous work. I'm an Oscar nominated screenwriter and there is no better volume for understanding what film could and should be. It is fabulously opinionated, but always thoughtful and never churlish. I have found it a real joy and endless resource. It doesn't purport to be a comprehensive reference but you'll get a wider understanding about the scope...
